Inline Fuse Size for Power

[philwsailz]

I just wanted to bring this back to life. As I am rewiring my setup, I did verify that my ignition switch turns off the stereo every time I start the engine.
So, I think I am ok.

Dog-


Not a good test... All that tells you is that the accesory lead from the back of the ignition switch turns off when you crank the motor.

My point is this: you do not want the starter motor pulling juice through your stereo's overcurrent protection.

We were so vague and long-winded the last time on this.... Let me say it, simply...
For all positive power wires for the stereo, install a fuse or relay on the power wire as close as possible to the battery or the battery switch as possible, but NOT BETWEEN ANY BATTERY AND THE BATTERY SWITCH.

If you follow that simple statement exactly, there will be no chance of accidentally putting the stereo's over current protection in front of the starter motor.

[philwsailz]

Dog-
check your PM...

[dogbert]

Ok, now I understand the misunderstanding.

The fuse is in the power line between the amplifiers and the battery switch, not between the battery switch and the battery.

[spharis]

[philwsailz]

what he said....

[dogbert]

Thanks, Phil! I feel much better about what I'm doing

[philwsailz]

Thanks, Phil! I feel much better about what I'm doing

SP too..

Thanks for chiming in Steve!!!